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The Black & Decker LCS1240 Lithium Ion Chainsaw offers the convenience of cordless maneuverability with the needed power and performance for cutting through dry wood and live logs. The 40V MAX* has a 12 Inch bar and chain which includes tool-free chain tensioning and provide serious cutting power and fast, efficient cuts. In addition, there’s no need for manual oiling with this chainsaw; this chainsaw eliminates priming and constantly keeps the bar and chain lubricated. This tool features a lightweight design for ease of use and to eliminate user fatigue, with a full wrap around handle for comfortable cutting in different orientations. Includes: Chainsaw, 40v MAX Lithium Ion Battery, Battery Charger, RC100 Chain.

About Black & Decker

Since 1910, Black & Decker has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, outdoor yard care equipment, and home products. The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, Black & Decker has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland to a global manufacturing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home. When home owners have work to get done, they trust that Black & Decker’s products will do the job efficiently and reliably.

A perfect addition to the homeowner’s collection of outdoor equipment

40V Max*Lithium Ion Battery

The 40V MAX Lithium Ion Battery is always ready and holds a charge up to 18 months. This battery provides over 60 4x4 pine lumber cuts on average per single charge. It has a state of charge indicator that shows the battery charge level. Lightweight, Long Life, along with no Memory Effect!

Tool-Free Chain Tensioning

Makes it easy to adjust chain for quick and easy chain adjustments and best cutting performance. The lightweight design makes this saw easy to handle with all cutting types.

12 inch Low-Kickback Oregon Bar and Chain

This tool features a premium low kickback bar and chain from Oregon, a leader in bar and chain manufacturing designed to improve cut speed and minimize vibration. The 12” cut capacity is designed for better cutting efficiency.

Auto Oiling Mechanism

An automatic oiling system ensures constant bar and chain lubrication - no priming necessary. It also has a window for easy visibility to gauge the oil level so you never need to guess.

Product description

Style:Includes 40V Battery

The BLACK+DECKER LCS1240 12" 40V Cordless Chainsaw features a 40V MAX Lithium Ion Battery for longer runtime and overall life - it stays charged up to 5x longer. It has a 12" Oregon low-kickback bar and chain which provides smooth and fast cuts. The tool-free chain tensioning allows for quick and easy chain adjustments, and it also features a lightweight design for ease of use and maneuverability. The automatic oiling system ensures constant bar and chain lubrication, and the wrap around bale handle provides increased control and comfort.

Top customer reviews

The biggest tree I have used this on was about 12 inches, took all day but this chain saw worked excellently. It eats through motor oil like it's going out of style, so be sure to have some nearby when using this. I have cut roughly 2.5-3 cords worth of wood and it's still holding up strong.The battery last about an hour with constant use and this didn't bother me because I already had another battery from B&D Hedge clippers, so I just kept changing them out.

1 year update, cut through about 15 trees, you can see how big they are in the picture.

A 40V chainsaw?? Yes, we just made short work of some 4 to 6" limbs from a Pecan tree lost last year just minutes after receiving this small workhorse. It was filled with chain oil for the automatic chain lube system and we had a fully charged battery(They are the same battery, only white in color) from our excellent B&D 40V mower. We also love the fact that it is so easy to keep proper chain tension without having to find a tool. So, we started with the B&D 40V trimmer when our old gas one gave up, and then the 40V mower to handle the grass and have not missed our old gas ones in the least. The B&D 40V tool line is a winner!

Great product. I cant even begin to explain how impressed I am with this product. I spend a lot of time off road riding a Canan SxS. I do a lot of trail maintenance. This saw acts much bigger than it is. and it is is very light weight and easy to carry on my SxS. The battery life is great. On numerous occasions I have cut down and cut into firewood trees that are 10 to 12 inches at the base on a single fully charged battery. The chain does turn slower than a gasoline powered chain saw, but this actually has an advantage to it. It is much easier on chains and bars because it does not build as much heat, which will drastically reduce chain and bar life. I've been using it several months now. I would estimate I've cut the equivalent of about a cord of wood with it. A mix of hardwood and soft wood. GREAT SAW!!!!!!! I can't say enough good about it. I have the 40v Hedge Trimmer also. It is just as good and impressive. Shares the same batteries.

I originally bought the 20-volt B&D chainsaw and I love it, but it doesn't have the power I really need. I decided to add this one to my collection.We heat our house here in AK with wood and it takes a lot of wood to make it through 9 months of winter (Just kidding! but just barely).

I love the automatic chain oiling feature as the 20-volt model is a pain to keep remembering to manually oil it as I'm cutting. At first, I was a bit annoyed because I had to refill the oil well at least twice during a single use and it seemed like the oil was soaking my sawdust and getting all over the wood, but that settled down after a few uses and when it's cold (freezing), the oil moves a lot slower so I only need to fill it once per use.

There are battery level indicators that are absent on the 20-volt model though I don't really use it. We just charge the thing up overnight and cut the next day until the battery is drained. That can take from 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the logs we're tackling that day.

I get more than 2X's the cutting time with the 40-volt battery than I do with the 20-volt battery. I don't know why that it, but we've timed them both several times.

This chainsaw is easy to take apart to clean and maintain and easy to put back together on the fly. It's not much heavier than the 20-volt model and even though I'm a great-grandmother, I have no problem using this saw every day.

I've worn the original chain down and was able to buy an Oregon replacement chain here on Amazon for about $20. That's real handy!

Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase though I had to jump through some hoops to get this. B&D has packaged this one fully assembled so the box is heavy on one end and light on the other. Amazon won't ship it to AK so I had to have it shipped to my 76-year old mother in TN so she could ship it to me. The 20-volt model is packaged so the weight is evenly distributed so that wasn't an issue. Wish they would fix this.

The picture below shows the result of cutting through one battery charge. I highly recommend this product!

Having purchased a B&D pole chain saw several years ago to use for trimming multiple trees (excellent but not lithium ion and ran down too fast), I decided to see whether the Lithium Ion products were superior as advertised. What a surprise. This saw cut through and trimmed for tying and disposal three large 10 inch oak limbs, cutting through them like butter. Much more powerful than expected, and the battery retains power until it runs down. I estimate that it ran 20 to 30 minutes. With two batteries you could do an hour's work. And there are additional well designed 40volt B&D products which use the same batter, including a blower/vac and hedge trimmer. I bought them all.

This is much smaller than expected but is MUCH STRONGER than expected! I have cut down some large trees with this thing, and fast! Be prepared to have to clean it out frequently. But don't worry, its very easy to clean and figure out. If also uses A LOT of bar oil (not included but cheap and easy to find at your local big box store). It is very light weight and quiet (for a chainsaw). Do yourself a favor and pick this thing up!